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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=41.4205&b_tl_lng=-81.6483&b_br_lat=41.0897&b_br_lng=-81.4911","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Cuyahoga%20Valley%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/F7425874-D97F-BFD6-36581A36C8A7FF0D.jpg","title":"Kayakers on the Cuyahoga River","alt":"People in bright orange kayaks paddle around a bend in a river, past green trees and a rocky shore.","caption":"A group of kayaks passing a rocky beach on the Cuyahoga River in summer.","credit":"NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/F78A31A2-D7AD-F384-BEFACB28E45B7608.jpg","title":"The Ledges Overlook in Fall","alt":"Two people stand at the edge of a gray rock cliff; in the distance, sunset and trees in fall colors.","caption":"Visitors taking in the view at the Ledges Overlook in fall.","credit":"NPS Photo / Tim Fenner","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/F7E15C5E-AF19-2C8B-7BC519C9BBDB06CC.jpg","title":"The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad","alt":"A yellow-and-red engine with number 6777 leads a passenger train along tracks through green trees.","caption":"CVSR Engine 6777 motors down the tracks.","credit":"NPS Photo / Robert George","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/F82FA0CD-D84B-D131-1A778346760D24FB.jpg","title":"Brandywine Falls Viewed from the Upper Boardwalk","alt":"Viewed from above, people stand on a platform near frothy white water falling over a rocky ledge.","caption":"Brandywine Falls viewed from the upper boardwalk.","credit":"NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/F8E08661-CAAB-331C-C3AD53B479822346.jpg","title":"Lock 38 and Canal Exploration Center","alt":"Visitors line the concrete edge of a canal lock filled with water, in front of a white building.","caption":"Visitors watch a lock demonstration at Canal Exploration Center.","credit":"NPS Photo / Ted Toth","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Craft Demonstrations","Cultural Demonstrations","Live Music","Biking","Mountain Biking","Fishing","Food","Picnicking","Hands-On","Citizen Science","Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Living History","Paddling","Canoeing","Kayaking","Stand Up Paddleboarding","Junior Ranger Program","Skiing","Cross-Country Skiing","Snow Play","Snowshoeing","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["African American Heritage","Arts","Colonization and Settlement","Farming and Agriculture","Industry","Mills","Music","Native American Heritage","Transportation","Canals","Trains and Railroads","Tragic Events","Women's History","Animals","Birds","Climate Change","Forests and Woodlands","Deciduous Forests","Geology","Lakes","River and Riparian","Trails","Water Trails","Watersheds","Waterfalls","Wetlands"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Cuyahoga Valley National Park","description":"Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"The park is easily accessible by car from all directions. A good place to start your visit is at Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 44264. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Regional Airport offer many daily flights to the area. Car rentals are available at both airports. Bus stations are located in downtown Cleveland and Akron. Some local bus routes including RTA's 19A, 54, 77, and 90 routes stop near the park. There is an Amtrak station in downtown Cleveland.","weatherInfo":"Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees, blooming wildflowers, and visitors anxious to get out on the trail. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid. Dressing in layers is advisable. Fall temperatures can range from low 70s during the day to freezing during the night. Fall foliage often peaks in mid-October. Winter weather conditions can rapidly change due to the lake effect snow from Lake Erie. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.","contacts":{"phone":"4407173890","email":"cuva_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Canal Exploration Center","description":"Discover the Ohio & Erie Canal in the storied Canal Exploration Center that was once used as a tavern, a general store, a residence, and a park visitor center. Find out how the canal shaped the nation through in-depth, interactive Canal Era exhibits for children and adults. Restrooms at the trailhead stay open even when Canal Exploration Center is closed.","url":"","lat":41.37258205,"lon":-81.61302897999997},{"name":"Boston Mill Visitor Center","description":"Start your visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Boston Mill Visitor Center. Meet park staff, get questions answered, and learn about the park and places to visit. The visitor center is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm, March through December. January and February, hours are shortened. For the summer season, hours are extended and additional staff are available outside the visitor center to assist with trip planning, weather permitting. Restrooms stay open even when the visitor center is closed.","url":"","lat":41.26258795,"lon":-81.56030814000002},{"name":"Hunt House","description":"Hunt House offers child-friendly nature exhibits, a rest area along the Towpath Trail, and information about nearby attractions. Hunt House is open seasonally as staffing allows. Restrooms stay open even when Hunt House is closed.","url":"","lat":41.200817,"lon":-81.57199000000003}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"james-a-garfield-national-historic-site","km":49},{"slug":"first-ladies-national-historic-site","km":54},{"slug":"perrys-victory-and-international-peace-memorial","km":112},{"slug":"ottawa-national-wildlife-refuge","km":121},{"slug":"west-sister-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":138},{"slug":"erie-national-wildlife-refuge","km":139}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=cuva"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Current East Rim Trail Status: Open","text":"As of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.","url":"https://dualrates.com/a/r/szz/camba/trail?p6_id=103","updated":"2026-10-21 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-8DF8B523-E5C6-4E4C-AF5B-F641F8C3B6EE"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning","text":"Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/safety.htm","updated":"2026-09-25 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-E63B3C9F-D8D2-4242-8FC3-278ACC475C0D"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula","text":"Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#onthisPage-0","updated":"2026-09-22 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-9B677849-F0F1-43FB-9A71-384E23A34144"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Expect Crowding","text":"Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.","url":null,"updated":"2024-09-24 10:09:27.0","id":"nps-A96CEF27-D8F3-49F7-9BC4-CE2C81B78FA5"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/cuyahoga-valley-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/cuyahoga-valley-national-park.geojson"}